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OneDrive's Recycle Bin: How to recover deleted files

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06/09/2020
Did you know that OneDrive has a Recycle Bin folder, just like Windows 10 does? That folder stores the files deleted from any of your OneDrive synchronized devices for 30 days after you removed them. You can then use the Recycle Bin to "undelete" your files...

Kingston KC600 2.5 SATA SSD review

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06/09/2020
Although NVMe PCI Express solid-state drives are conquering the world, SATA is not dead. Kingston confirms it by continuing to release SATA SSDs. One of their newest and most interesting storage drives is the Kingston KC600 2.5" SATA SSD. It is a storage device with good specs and...

What is Notepad? 9 things you can use it for!

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06/05/2020
You've probably seen Notepad on your Windows computer or device. Did you wonder about what it is and what it does? This is a very old app that has been present in Windows operating systems for decades. Although it keeps mostly the same appearance in all Windows versions,...

How to run a Windows app or program with a keyboard shortcut

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06/04/2020

Did you know that you can open a program with a keyboard shortcut in Windows 10, as well as in Windows 7? Yes, these operating systems allow users to start their favorite apps using keyboard shortcuts. Furthermore, you can also use some predefined keyboard shortcuts to launch...

How to add a shortcut for speed dial and direct message on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 06/03/2020
To speed dial on Android or to send someone a message without wasting time going through your contacts, you must first create a direct message or a direct dial widget on your smartphone's Home screen. It is a simple process, and, once completed, you get an Android call...

How to download and install iCloud for Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06/03/2020

If you're the proud owner of one or more Apple devices such as an iPhone, iPad, or a Mac, iCloud is something you probably rely upon. Do you also use a Windows 10 or Windows 7 PC? Would you like to get easy access to your iCloud files from it? Fortunately, Apple...

5 ways to double-click with a single click in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06/02/2020

Are you tired of opening files and folders in Windows by double-clicking or double-tapping on them? Do you want to open them like you do on your smartphone, with a click or a tap? You can do that if you change a particular setting in Windows. In this guide, we share five ways in...

5 ways to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05/28/2020
In Windows 10, it's easy to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin and restore them to their original location. If you removed something deliberately or accidentally from your PC and need it back later, there are five ways to recover deleted files from the Recycle...

How to change the User Account Control (UAC) level in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05/27/2020
Did you know you can modify the User Account Control (UAC) settings to change the security level in Windows 10? Although most users are barely aware of its existence, the Windows 10 User Account Control (UAC) is a core security feature that prevents apps from making...

Review AMD Ryzen 3 3100: Redefining budget-friendly

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05/27/2020
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is the most budget-friendly desktop processor from the Ryzen 3000 family. It costs under 100 dollars, it has some surprising specs, and it supports future-proof technologies like PCI Express version 4. While testing it, we noticed that it sometimes outperforms some...

What is HDR? What's different between HDR formats?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05/26/2020

HDR is one of the most discussed technologies on the web in the past few years. Whether it's about TVs and movies, or computer monitors and games, HDR is gaining a foothold on many of our devices. Do you want to know what HDR is? Do you know what the different types, standards,...

How to set up a Google Account on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05/26/2020
  Setting up a Google Account on Android is needed if you want to access Google services and apps from the Play Store. Android relies on your Google Account to access a lot of features and apps, so we recommend using one. Whether it's a device you just got or adding...

8 ways to close apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05/25/2020

Windows 10 offers several options to close apps using your mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen. We recommend closing any app you no longer need to prevent it from using system resources or cluttering the screen. This tutorial illustrates how to close apps in Windows 10 using touch,...

How to open files, folders, and apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05/22/2020

Knowing how to open files, folders, and apps is vital to using your Windows 10 computer or device. Depending on your preferences and on the type of item you are trying to open, there are several methods of accessing your files and folders and more than one way to launch your...

Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD review

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05/22/2020
Kingston launched a new solid-state drive: Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD. It is a storage device that works on PCI Express 3.0 and promises high-grade performance, and reliability, as well as hardware-based encryption. If you're looking for a high-end PCIe 3.0 drive, with fast read...

7 criteria to use when choosing the best memory card for you

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05/21/2020
Memory cards are found inside all kinds of devices: professional DSLR cameras, surveillance cameras, dash cams, smartphones, tablets, and laptops. We even use them for Nintendo Switch consoles. Some devices (like digital cameras) require a memory card for their primary storage....

How to reset an app on Android without "deleting it"

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05/21/2020
Some Android apps may start to malfunction after a while. Your Google Chrome web browser may fill up with notifications you do not want, or Facebook may be crashing because of a configuration mistake or corrupted files in its cache. Also, some apps, after a long period of use, many...